Best Homemade Apple Pie
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This is the Best Homemade Apple Pie recipe, with a flaky homemade pie crust, homemade apple pie filling, and creamy cheesecake layer that takes it over the top.
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Ingredients
Pie Crust Bottom or use store-bought:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter unsalted and diced
- 1/4 cup cold shortening diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- 4 tablespoons cold water
Pie Crust Top or use store-bought:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter unsalted and diced
- 1/4 cup cold shortening diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- 4 tablespoons cold water
Cheesecake Layer Optional:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup cream room temperature
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Pie Filling:
- 2 oz cans (4 cups) apple pie filling or 6 cups if you are not making the cheesecake layer
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Pie Crust:
- I prefer to make the bottom and top separately; it makes it easier to mix the dough, especially if you have a smaller food processor. Also, it's easier to roll the dough. Follow the instructions and make two dough balls, one for the bottom and one for the top.
- Add flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a food processor. Add butter and shortening and process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the water and pulsate to combine.
- The dough can also be made in a large bowl using a pastry blender or your fingers.
- Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Repeat this to make the top crust and place it in the fridge.
- When ready, place waxed paper on a flat surface and lightly dust it with flour.
- Roll one dough ball out to fit a 9-inch pie plate.
- Transfer the crust to the pie plate and press evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie dish.
Cheesecake Layer (Optional):
- Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before you begin.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, flour, and sugar until light and fluffy at medium to low speed.
- Add the rest of the ingredients from the "Cheesecake Layer" list and continue beating until well combined and creamy. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add the cheesecake batter to the prepared bottom of the prepared crust. Level the top with a spatula.
- Transfer to the freezer for about one hour until the cheesecake layer is hard enough to pour the apple pie filling on top of it.
Apple Pie Filling:
- Use my recipe for homemade Apple Pie Filling or use the canned store-bought filling.
- Add it on top of the cheesecake layer. Level the top with a spatula.
Pie Crust Top:
- When you are ready to bake the pie, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Roll the remaining dough ball out to fit a 9-inch pie plate and place it on top of the apple pie filling.
- Another option is to cut one-inch strings and arrange them on top of the apple pie filling overlapping to create a lattice top.
- Trim the edges of the pie and leave a half-inch overhang. Fold the dough under itself and use your fingertips to seal it.
Egg Wash:
- Whisk egg and milk until fully combined.
- Brush the top and edges of the pie with the egg wash. Sprinkle some sugar on top.
Bake:
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven covered with foil for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the apple pie filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Serve:
- The pie can be served immediately, warm if you didn't add the cheesecake layer.
- Otherwise, let it cool on a wire rack, and after that, refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
359mg
(15%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
980IU
(20%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 980IU | 20% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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